"You dare!"
Xiao Junlin's eyes were bloodshot.
A scholar can be killed, but not humiliated!
Make him use his face to wipe Gu Changge's shoe soles?
This is worse than killing him!
"You'll see if I dare!"
Gu Changge sneered and lashed out with his long whip.
Snap!
The air exploded.
The long whip, like a poisonous dragon, instantly attacked Xiao Junlin.
If that whip lands squarely, forget about polishing shoes, it might just require Xiao Junlin to undergo plastic surgery, completely rearranging his facial features.
"ah!"
Su Yao was so frightened that her face turned pale, and she covered her mouth with both hands, unable to bear watching the bloody scene that was about to unfold.
However, Xiao Junlin, who was at the center of the storm, did not flee in panic, but instead stood tall.
At that moment, all his dejection and dishevelment vanished, replaced by a mysterious confidence.
With his left hand behind his back and his right hand pointing to the sky, his posture was extremely arrogant.
"Sword, come!"
A loud shout echoed throughout the hall.
Buzz—!
The ancient black storage ring on his finger suddenly emitted a beam of dark light.
"Clang!"
The sound of metal clashing rang out, sparks flew everywhere, like fireworks exploding inside the hall.
The originally unstoppable crimson dragon-driving whip was actually blocked and bounced a few times in mid-air before losing its force.
Gu Changge caught the rebounding whip with one hand, raising an eyebrow slightly.
That's interesting!
In Xiao Junlin's hand, there appeared a long sword that was entirely black.
The sword is thick and wide, covered with naturally formed dragon scale patterns, faintly exuding a fierce aura from the primordial era.
As the black light flowed, tiny runes could be vaguely seen, appearing and disappearing around the sword, radiating a chilling light that sent shivers down one's spine.
"This is..."
Su Yao lowered her hand, her beautiful eyes wide open, staring intently at the black sword, her breathing becoming rapid.
"Dragon Pattern Black Gold Sword!"
Xiao Junlin flicked his wrist, performing a beautiful sword flourish. The tip of the sword pointed diagonally at the ground as he stood tall and proud, his chin raised in an arrogant arc.
"This is one of the reasons why I came down the mountain this time."
As he spoke, he glanced at the two senior female students' reactions out of the corner of his eye, his face clearly saying, "Come and praise me!"
"I spent a low-grade spirit stone at a gambling stone shop next to an ancient ruin, and cut out this divine iron that was naturally interwoven with the Dao and reason."
"Although this sword is not fully awakened, its hardness is even greater than that of ordinary holy weapons!"
"Given time, when my cultivation reaches its peak, it will surely evolve into an ultimate imperial weapon and annihilate all enemies in the world!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the sword trembled slightly and emitted a clear, melodious dragon's roar, as if responding to its master's bold words.
Wow! Junlin, you're amazing!
Su Yao cupped her hands around her heart, her face full of adoration, completely forgetting how utterly terrified she had been by Gu Changge just moments before.
"Junior Brother is indeed blessed with great fortune, even managing to obtain such legendary immortal gold. Compared to him, some of those who only know how to bully others are worlds apart!"
Bai Ruobing couldn't help but nod, her beautiful eyes sparkling with admiration.
Gu Changge picked at his ear.
So they're already bragging?
Even a piece of scrap metal could get these country bumpkins, who had never seen the world, excited.
Is this the "brain-degrading halo" of the chosen one?
Even if he defecates, people around him will think it smells good, and that it is a peerless treasure that can be used to make elixirs.
It's disgusting!
"Are you done talking?"
Gu Changge yawned, gripped the Dragon-Chasing Whip tightly again, and casually flicked it twice, making a crisp cracking sound.
"Since you have such a fine sword, let me see if it can protect your face!"
Xiao Junlin felt a chill in his heart.
He had personally experienced the power of that whip strike just now.
If he were to be struck a few more times, even with the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Sword protecting him, he would still suffer internal injuries from the shock.
We need to change our tactics!
Xiao Junlin's eyes darted around, and a plan came to mind.
"Senior Brother, wait!"
He shouted, sheathed his sword, and turned to look at Gu Changge, his face showing three parts mockery, three parts indifference, and four parts nonchalance.
"As you can see, with this divine sword in hand, your Dragon-Chasing Whip, though powerful, is no match for me."
"If we continue fighting, we'll only demolish this main hall and alarm the sect elders."
"At that time, your crime of harming your fellow disciples will be confirmed."
Gu Changge played with the whip in her hand and quietly watched him perform.
What mischief is this kid up to now?
really.
Xiao Junlin changed the subject, adopting a righteous and awe-inspiring demeanor.
"How about this, in order to avoid hurting feelings, let's all lay down our weapons and have a fair and square duel."
"We'll only use fists and feet, without any weapons."
"Senior Brother is a Nascent Soul stage expert, so he probably won't be afraid of losing to a mere Foundation Establishment stage cultivator like me, right?"
Provocation!
It's rudimentary, but effective.
Especially in situations like this where there are two beautiful female audience members.
Most normal men, for the sake of saving face, would impulsively agree at this point.
Moreover, in Xiao Junlin's view, Gu Changge's Nascent Soul stage was all fluff, achieved entirely through pills, and his foundation was weak.
Without that imperial whip, it's just a toothless tiger.
He himself possessed the Primordial Fire God Body, with unparalleled physical strength, and was also secretly empowered by the old man in the ring.
Close-quarters combat?
Then we can start popping champagne at halftime!
"hehe."
Gu Changge smiled.
This chosen one is so thoughtful!
Knowing he wanted to boost his luck points, she offered her face to him so he could hit her.
Since that's the case, let's give it a try.
For someone at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage like him, the difference between using a whip and a fist is only how well-cooked the opponent is.
"OK."
Gu Changge waved his hand casually.
The crimson dragon-driving whip transformed into a streak of light, obediently wrapping around his waist and turning into a flamboyant red belt.
"Since Junior Brother has such an interest, Senior Brother will naturally accompany you to the end. However…"
Gu Changge straightened his cuffs, his tone calm, yet it carried a chilling aura that sent shivers down one's spine.
"If you get beaten and cry later, don't call for your dad!"
"you!"
Xiao Junlin's face stiffened, then he let out a cold snort.
"You're all talk! Just wait and see what cruelty really means!"
He deftly sheathed his dragon-patterned black and gold sword, as if victory was already assured.
As long as Gu Changge doesn't use that strange whip, I'm sure I'll win this round!
In the center of the main hall, the two faced each other.
"call--"
Xiao Junlin took a deep breath, his hands forming a mudra, the movements complex and ancient, leaving behind afterimages.
The surrounding air began to stir.
The spiritual energy within the main hall surged towards him, forming a visible vortex of spiritual energy.
"Gu Changge, this is a divine ability I obtained after surviving countless near-death experiences in the cave of an ancient powerful being during my training journey down the mountain!"
While gathering his strength, Xiao Junlin didn't forget to provide commentary.
This is a common problem for main characters!
Before unleashing a powerful move, one must boast about its origin, power, and rarity, as if afraid others won't know how awesome he is.
"I once used this move to kill a Nascent Soul stage demon beast!"
"Today, I'll use my senior brother as a sacrifice!"
Rumble!
Above the main hall, the void trembled.
The once magnificent golden dome seemed to have been torn apart by an invisible force.
A gigantic golden finger, formed from spiritual energy, appeared out of thin air.
The giant finger, carrying a world-destroying force, descended from the sky and pressed down hard on Gu Changge's head.
Su Yao and Bai Ruobing turned pale and were forced to retreat repeatedly by the oppressive force until they were pressed against the wall, their delicate bodies trembling.
"What...what kind of supernatural power is this?!"
"Even a cultivator in the late Nascent Soul stage would probably have to temporarily avoid the brunt of this finger strike!"
"Junior Brother is destined to win!"
The two women were extremely surprised.
Is this the junior brother's true strength?
That's incredible!
Absolutely terrifying!
Xiao Junlin's face was flushed red, and the veins on his forehead were bulging, clearly indicating that maintaining this move was extremely difficult.
But the fervor and pride in his eyes were impossible to conceal.
He took a sudden step forward and roared at Gu Changge:
"Great Wilderness Imprisoning Heaven Finger!!!"
...
Gu Changge's white robes fluttered wildly in the wind, and her hair danced wildly.
Faced with this seemingly devastating attack, he stood still, motionless, and even secretly complained in his heart.
"The Great Wilderness Imprisoning Heaven Finger?"
"Your surname is Xiao, not Lin, so how come you know this trick?"
"Could this be the legendary skill library shared by protagonists across all realms?"
Gu Changge shook his head, looking disappointed.
I thought they were going to come up with something new.
That's it?
"Are you scared out of your wits?"
Su Yao couldn't help but exclaim in surprise when she saw that Gu Changge neither dodged nor avoided the attack, and didn't even activate his defensive shield.
Why isn't he moving?
Bai Ruobing couldn't understand it either.
Just when everyone thought that Gu Changge was doomed.
Gu Changge moved.
He neither threw a punch nor a palm strike.
Instead, he did something that no one could understand.
He closed his eyes, clasped his hands together in front of his chest, and looked like an old monk in meditation, with a solemn and dignified appearance.
Immediately afterwards.
The left hand is held upright in the center of the chest with the five fingers forming a claw and the palm facing inward.
He clenched his right fist and slowly raised it above his head, as if he were asking the heavens for divine intervention.
What kind of pose is this?
beg for mercy?
Or is it some kind of long-lost defensive secret technique?
"Playing tricks!"
"Before the Great Wilderness Imprisoning Heaven Finger, all fancy tricks are futile!"
Seeing this, Xiao Junlin sneered inwardly.
"Suppress them! Die!"
The giant finger suddenly accelerated its descent, casting a shadow over Gu Changge's entire body.
Just then.
Whoosh!
Gu Changge suddenly opened her eyes.
There was no panic in those dark eyes, but rather a mocking glint in them, as if they were looking at a clown.
He focused his breath in his dantian, and his words thundered:
"Immortal's Deadly Move—"
"Odd changes, even remains the same; five fingers, fist, heart, sword!!!"